Patna High Court

Krishna Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 25 March 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

The Court held that regular bail could not be granted in view of the seriousness of the offence and the substantial seizure of arms.

Summary

Krishna Kumar Singh was arrested in August 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. During the investigation, six country‑made pistols, thirteen magazines and five cartridges were seized from his possession. The petitioner applied for regular bail, arguing that he was entitled to liberty pending trial. The Court examined the seriousness of the offence and the large quantity of arms recovered, concluding that the circumstances did not warrant the grant of regular bail. Consequently, the application for regular bail was rejected, and the petitioner remains in custody.

Issues considered

Whether regular bail should be granted to an accused under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act when a large quantity of firearms and ammunition has been seized.

Legislation cited

Arms Act, 1959 — s. 25(1-B)a, 26, 35

Subjects

regular bail
Arms Act
seizure of firearms
criminal procedure
bail denial

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.4202 of 2026
                   Arising Out of PS. Case No.-129 Year-2025 Thana- MAHESHKHUNT District- Khagaria
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                  Krishna Kumar Singh S/o Sanjay Kumar Singh Resident of Village- Rajdham,
                  Ward No. 02, P.S.- Maheshkhunt, District- Khagaria, Bihar

                                                                                 ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                       Versus
                  The State of Bihar

                                                         ... ... Opposite Party/s
                  ======================================================
                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s     :      Mr. Madhukar Mohan
                  For the Opposite Party/s :      Mr. Uday Pratap Singh
                  ======================================================
                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                        ORAL ORDER

4    25-03-2026                  Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and

                    learned APP for the State.

                                 2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with

                    Maheshkunt P.S. Case No. 129 of 2025 registered for the

                    offence under Sections 25(1-B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act.

                                 3. Six country-made pistols, thirteen magazines, and

                    five cartridges were recovered from the possession of the

                    petitioner. The petitioner is in custody since 09.08.2025.

                                 4. Considering the huge recovery from the petitioner,

                    this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

                    Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands rejected.



                                                     (Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-

U       T

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